Are 49ers preparing for Kendall Hunter's eventual return?

The San Francisco 49ers reached an injury settlement with running back Kendall Hunter at the end of the preseason. Could they already be planning a potential return?

The San Francisco 49ers placed Kendall Hunter on injured reserve as part of their final roster cuts, and later came to terms on an injury settlement. This could mean nothing, but the team has left his name plate above his locker, with gear all settled there. The picture above comes from this Carlos Hyde interview earlier in the week. It could mean nothing, but it is a little bit interesting nonetheless.

Hunter suffered a torn ACL a year ago, and spent the offseason working back from the injury. He played in the final two games of…